Cryptic crossword clue
Showed detectives acted 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DISPLAYED

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Showed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showed = displayed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DISPLAYED mean?

DISPLAYED verb
  1. To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.
  2. To make a display; to act as one making a show or demonstration.
  3. To extend the front of (a column), bringing it into line.
  4. To make conspicuous by using large or prominent type.
  5. To discover; to descry.
  6. To spread out, to unfurl.
DISPLAYED adjective
  1. Spread out; unfurled.
  2. Spread open to view; shown off.
  3. With wings unfurled.
  4. Set with lines of prominent type interspersed, to catch the eye.

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